Telemetry Registered Nurse - PRN

Overview

We are seeking a Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN), sometimes referred to as a Telemetry RN or Tele RN. A Tele RN specializes in attending to patients within our telemetry units, including those needing cardiac monitoring. The Tele RN will monitor and interpret patients' vital signs, such as heart rate, heart rhythm, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation level. Continuous monitoring enables gathering real-time data to make informed decisions regarding patient care, ensuring early detection of abnormalities or changes in the patient s condition.

This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Shift’s Available: Variable
Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)
Hours: 12 hour shifts
Location: Harlingen

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K
• Sick leave accrual

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

• Assess patients  conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and overall health status, to create individualized care plans
• Monitor patients  cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment, enabling remote monitoring of patients  heart rates and rhythms
• Communicate with the physician about changes in the patient s clinical condition, including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies, and symptomatology
• Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous medications, and monitor patients for any adverse reactions
• Provide hands-on care to patients, including wound care, administering treatments, assisting with activities of daily living, and providing emotional support
• Educate patients and their families about their conditions, medications, and treatments, as well as provide guidance on self-care practices and lifestyle modifications in the Telemetry Unit
• Respond quickly to changes in patient conditions throughout shift and be able to address any concerns to the physician as soon as possible
• Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• Medical-Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) or similar certification; preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Per Diem

Variable

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